Phil Foden brings inflatable banana to interview after Ipswich win
Phil Foden celebrated Manchester City's victory over Ipswich with an inflatable banana while dismissing concerns over the club's recent financial breach verdict.
Manchester City secured a 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the domestic campaign. This fixture marked their first home league outing since the club was found guilty of breaching 114 Premier League financial regulations between 2009 and 2018.
Phil Foden opened the scoring, with Erling Haaland adding a brace to put the hosts in control. Despite a late penalty from Zian Flemming, Enzo Maresca's side secured the win, keeping them at the summit of the table with seven consecutive victories.
It hasn't affected us one bit. We've just stuck together, just did what we normally do and focus on the games one by one and just be ourselves. Phil Foden
After the final whistle, Foden conducted media duties while holding an inflatable banana, a prop adopted by supporters to signal defiance amid the club's ongoing legal battle. The midfielder stressed that the squad remains insulated from the financial ruling and the appeal process. The club continues to vehemently deny any wrongdoing and has launched a formal appeal.